- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
San Lauren Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Lauren Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060426010807
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Lauren Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #55 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Lauren Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Lauren Elementary ranks #55 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Beardsley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060426010807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
San Lauren Elementary grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 060426010807 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 21.9:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Beardsley Elementary (757 students)
San Lauren Elementary grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Lauren Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Beardsle
North Beardsley Elementary
757 students
- Beardsley Elem
Beardsley Elementary
432 students
- This school
San Lauren Elementary
417 students
- Beardsley Juni
Beardsley Junior High
383 students
What this shows San Lauren Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Lauren Elementary compares
San Lauren Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 22.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, San Lauren Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Beardsley Elementary reports $17,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Lauren Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Beardsley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beardsley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beardsley Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Lauren Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Lauren Elementary
How many students attend San Lauren Elementary?
San Lauren Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lauren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Lauren Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Lauren Elementary?
76.9% of students at San Lauren Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Lauren Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Lauren Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Lauren Elementary?
San Lauren Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Lauren Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, San Lauren Elementary ranks #55 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Beardsley Elementary?
Besides San Lauren Elementary, Beardsley Elementary also operates North Beardsley Elementary (757 students), Beardsley Elementary (432 students), and Beardsley Junior High (383 students). See the Beardsley Elementary district page for the complete list.